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THEIR VIEW: W.Va. appeals process too restrictive

September 30, 2010 8:19 AM
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HARPERS FERRY — Our state currently has one of the most restrictive appeals processes in the nation. It is one of only 10 states in the nation without an intermediate court of appeals.
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Such tender concern for our ‘health and safety’

September 24, 2010 1:00 PM
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When Chief Deputy Attorney General Fran Hughes says a case is “about the health and safety of West Virginians,” a certain amount of skepticism is warranted. Read More »

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THEIR VIEW: The world is not flat, but much of Colorado is

September 23, 2010 8:00 AM
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CHARLESTON — For some crusaders, the facts just don’t matter — they twist them out of recognition or don’t even look.
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: ‘Common sense’ approach to planning special Senate election

September 23, 2010 7:35 AM

Dear Editor: There continues to be some questions about the ballot for this upcoming general election and the race for the unexpired term in the United States Senate. I took a common sense approach to this election and this ballot. … Read More »

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Shawna Pinkerton says it’s not safe to wear thongs

September 17, 2010 3:16 PM
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When Jimmy Buffett blew out his flip-flop, stepped on a pop-top, and cut his heel, he didn’t sue the thong manufacturer. Read More »

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THEIR VIEW: Ignore rhetoric, watch political work

September 16, 2010 7:48 AM
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CHARLESTON — As lawmakers gather in Charleston this week for our monthly meetings, the nation is wrapping up what has proven to be a particularly contentious primary election season.
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THEIR VIEW: It isn’t too late for the facts, is it?

September 15, 2010 1:31 PM
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CHARLESTON — A recent article by the chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce provided me with much food for personal reflection. My basic understanding of history and statistics then inspired me to further investigate a number of these articulated “facts.”
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State Supreme Court should keep the caps

September 10, 2010 11:00 AM
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Caps are a good thing. They keep your head warm. They keep oil from spilling into waters. They keep contents from spilling out of bottles. Read More »

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THEIR VIEW: About that Nike ad … get a life!

September 9, 2010 8:00 AM
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MORGANTOWN — You’ve heard by now that Nike changed the background of its promotional ad for the new WVU football “Battle Gear” uniform because of objections by mountaintop removal opponents. Read More »

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Venue wish upon a star

September 3, 2010 2:27 PM
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“Veni, vidi, vici,” said Julius Caesar, neatly summarizing a swift, decisive military victory. “I came, I saw, I conquered.” Read More »

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